FAQs
Q. When will the 2022 Sydney Whisky Fair take place?
A. There will be three sessions for this year’s fair, with the event running across Friday 9th and Saturday 10th September.
There will be one session on Friday 9th September running from 5pm – 8pm.
On Saturday 10th September there will be two sessions, from 1pm – 4pm and from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Q. Where will the 2022 Sydney Whisky Fair Take place?
A. The historic Australian Hall will be the location for the thirteenth anniversary of The Oak Barrel’s Sydney Whisky Fair 2022. Australia Hall is in the same building as The Oak Barrel and entry and exit to the event will still be through The Oak Barrel bottle store.
Located at 150-152 Elizabeth St, the structure in which The Oak Barrel (ground floor) is located was built in the early 1910s, with Australia Hall added in the 1920s. An important building in Sydney’s history, it has long been a meeting place for diverse groups of Sydney’s communities – from indigenous Australians to German migrants, Christian societies, and Greek Cypriots clubs. The indigenous community have a strong association to the building as the site of the Day of Mourning. It was added to the Australia Heritage Database in 2008.
Q. Is the 2022 Sydney Whisky Fair 18+?
A. Yes, and RSA regulations will in place throughout. We also have a Fair Play Policy which all attendees will be required to uphold.
Q. How much do tickets cost?
A. Standard ticket price is $130. Oak Barrel Enthusiasts/Connoisseurs pay $115. More details are available here.
Q. How many whiskies will be at 2022 Sydney Whisky Fair?
A. There will be close to 200 whiskies for taste.
Q. What does my ticket get me?
A. Included in the cost of your ticket is entry into the fair, a bottle of water, snacks, a complimentary whisky tasting glass and a voucher to be redeemed at the Fair canteen. The vast majority of tasting samples are included in your ticket price, with strict RSA practises in place.
Q. Will there be food available?
A. Yes. Included in the price of your ticket is a voucher for the Fair canteen. There will also be other food items available for purchase.
Q. How can I buy a ticket?
A. Tickets are exclusively available online here.
Q. Will it sell out?
A. Yes, last year’s sold out in under 48 hours (across two releases). Tickets will not be available on the door.
Q. Will bottles be available for purchase?
A. Yes, the vast majority of whiskies on taste will be available to purchase at The Oak Barrel on your way out. There will be special discounted prices during the event as well.
Q. What transport options are there?
A. Due to the number of whiskies on show at the Sydney Whisky Fair, and considering a number of them are cask strength, we strongly advise taking public transport to and from the event.
The Oak Barrel is within walking distance of both Museum and Central stations, with Museum being the closest.
There are also bus lines that stop at Elizabeth St and Castlereagh St close to The Oak Barrel.
Q. Is there wheelchair access?
A. Yes, there is wheelchair access to The Oak Barrel.
Q. Do you provide tickets to the media?
A. Due to the strict capacity requirements of the Whisky Fair, there are very few reviewer/photographer passes available to media. However we have no issues in you writing about or taking photos of the event – indeed we encourage it.
That said, if you are a media outlet interested in covering the Sydney Whisky Fair we are more than happy to talk to you – please email josh@oakbarrel.com.au. Each submission will be evaluated individually.
Q. Are there other events at The Oak Barrel?
A. Yes, The Oak Barrel hosts multiple tasting events for whisky, wine and beer each month. For the most up-to-date listings, please visit the Calendar.
Q. I have another question that is not answered here.
A. Please email josh@oakbarrel.com.au